word
Creepy
KREE-pee
/ˈkriːpiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
creepy
Dictionary meaning
Causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin.
Examples
- A creepy story.
- Some creepy kids were bothering her.
Synonyms: creepy-crawly
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